Antique 1900s Vintage Swiss Lake Geneva Switzerland Christian Scenic Postcard-image
Antique 1900s Vintage Swiss Lake Geneva Switzerland Christian Scenic Postcard-image

Antique 1900s Vintage Swiss Lake Geneva Switzerland Christian Scenic Postcard

$ 3.43

Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919 Postage Condition: Unposted Theme: Nature Era: Divided Back (1907-1915) Subject: Scenic Landscape Brand/Publisher: Editions Gruffel, Genève Continent: Europe Country of Origin: Switzerland Country: Switzerland brand: Editions Gruffel, Genève Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Region: Lake Geneva Original/Licensed Reprint: Original City: Geneva

Description

Antique 1900s Vintage Swiss Lake Geneva Switzerland Christian Scenic Postcard. This beautiful vintage postcard features a serene landscape along the shores of Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) in Switzerland, showcasing tall trees against a softly colored sky and distant mountains. The artwork captures the peaceful charm of the Swiss countryside during the early 20th century. The postcard, printed by Editions Gruffel of Geneva, is an original piece from the Divided Back era (1907-1915), a period noted for its classic postcard design and collectible appeal. The card's front bears a signature by B. Craybel, highlighting the artistic merit of the illustration. The reverse includes French text with a religious quote (Matthew 6:8) and hand-written inscriptions identifying the location as "Lake by Geneva." The postcard is a standard size (5.5 x 3.5 inches), printed with heliochromic roto-sadage techniques which impart vivid colors and fine details. This postcard is a wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of Swiss scenery, vintage postcards, and early 20th-century ephemera.

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